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The Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies aims to be an international leader in social science research and policy studies that empowers citizens with creative, critical, and transformational thinking skills, keen social, spatial and environmental awareness, and the confidence and empathy to serve actively to better local, national, and global societies and the natural environment.
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Professional Training Workshop on Workplace Well-being and Career Development for Chinese Medicine Practitioners
5 July 2025
On the evening of Saturday, June 28, 2025, Professor CHIU, Wing-kai Stephen and Dr. SU Xuebing Sabrina hosted a three-hour training workshop themed around career planning and professional development for young Chinese medicine practitioners. The workshop is part of the Impact Case Study project entitled “The Development of Chinese Medicine in Hong Kong: Professionalization, Utilization and Policies” in the 2026 Research Assessment Exercise.
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EdUHK and Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Nurture Financial Talents for Hong Kong and Macau
3 July 2025
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) and The Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong (IFPHK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 2 July to commence a three-year partnership, marking the beginning of a collaborative effort to enhance the financial planning profession. This partnership aims to elevate professional standards through the integration of academic and institutional resources, broaden pathways for CFP certification, promote a diversified qualification framework, deepen collaboration among research, academic and industry sectors and establish a long-term strategic alliance. This initiative addresses the evolving needs of the financial sector and seeks new momentum to drive its growth.
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Personal Finance Students Excel at 2nd Greater Bay Area Accounting Case Competition
27 June 2025
"Book Surprise team", formed by students from the Personal Finance Programme at EdUHK, achieved outstanding results at the 2nd Greater Bay Area (GBA) Universities Accounting Case Competition, securing both the First Prize in the preliminary round and the "Best Creativity Award" in the semi-finals. The team was the only one from Hong Kong higher education institutions to advance to the semi-final stage.
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The 11th Fieldwork Report Competition for Secondary Schools 2024-2025
26 June 2025
The 11th Fieldwork Report Competition for Secondary Schools 2024-2025, co-organized by the SSPS Department and the Caritas Chan Chun Ha Field Studies Centre (CCCHFSC), was successfully completed. Over 350 students from 47 schools participated in the competition.
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